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TOP MARKS FOR QUEENSLAND'S BEST SCHOOL INITIATIVES
Minister for Education and Training
The Honourable Geoff Wilson
30/10/2009
TOP MARKS FOR QUEENSLAND'S BEST SCHOOL INITIATIVES
Eight Queensland state schools received top marks last night as Education and Training Minister Geoff Wilson announced this year's Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools.
Mr Wilson said the awards recognised outstanding programs that boosted student learning.
"There are innovative teaching programs and initiatives being created in Queensland classrooms every day.
"These awards recognise the best of the best - those strategies that are having a strong impact on students and their achievements.
"These worthy winners will each receive a $20 000 development grant to continue their hard work."
Mr Wilson said some of the winning programs aimed to improve literacy and numeracy, find new ways to use technology in the classroom and to provoke in students a passion for science.
"These awards have been running for 10 years, and every year new schools make new contributions to creative teaching and learning in Queensland," he said.
"The Bligh Government is committed to improving standards in our schools.
"That's why we keep rewarding schools and teachers finding new ways to get students interested in learning.
"Throughout the competition, judges have been impressed with the high standard of entries across eight categories covering the different areas of learning, academic excellence, inclusive or innovative practices, leadership and partnerships with industry or the community."
Mr Wilson said the Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools 2009 rewarded schools with development grants during the year, with 24 finalists winning $5000 and 82 regional winners each receiving $1000.
The awards are judged by the Showcase Board which includes educational experts and media and industry representatives. They are supported by Network Ten, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, RACQ, Queensland University of Technology and RemServ.
For more information on the Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools 2009, visit www.education.qld.gov.au/community/events/showcase.
A full list of winners follows.
2009 SHOWCASE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCHOOLS
STATE WINNERS
The Network Ten Showcase Award for Excellence in the Early Phase of Learning
*Loganholme State School - Transitions of Trust - Cultivating the Confidence of Success
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia Showcase Award for Excellence in the Middle Phase of Learning
*Town High TEACH Cluster: Townsville Central SS, Garbutt State School, Magnetic Island State School, Townsville South State School, Townsville West State School and Townsville State High School - Successful Transition Through Middle School Science
The RACQ Showcase Award for Excellence in the Senior Phase of Learning
*Tagai State College - Navigating YUMI to a Successful Future
The Showcase Award for Excellence in Inclusive Education
*Woodridge State School - We Are One In Woodridge
The Queensland University of Technology Showcase Award for Excellence in Leadership
*Cannon Hill State School - Many Voices - One Vision
The RemServ Showcase Award for Excellence in Innovation
*Parkhurst State School -Maintaining Innovation in a 21st Century Digital Learning Community
The Showcase Award for Academic Excellence
*Albany Hills State School - You Don't Have to be Einstein to Know the Joy of Finding Things Out
The Showcase Award for Excellence in Community or Industry Partnerships
*Robina State High School - League for Life Program
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Publish Date: 30 Oct 09
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